[Remote] Senior Product Manager, Language and Product Localization at Wikimedia Foundation

Remote

Wikimedia Foundation Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Non-profit, Biotechnology, Information ServicesIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should have 3 to 5 years of experience as a product manager or in a similar role, with a proven track record of defining, designing, building, and managing user-facing products and successfully growing a new user base or launching new products. Expertise in user-facing products, mobile application development, and mobile user experience, including creating demos and interactive prototypes, is required. Experience working with users and digital communities in regions such as the Middle East, Africa, South and Southeast Asia, or Latin America is also preferred. Candidates based in locations within UTC+0000 and UTC+0530 will be given preference.

Responsibilities

The Senior Product Manager will develop and drive strategy for user experience on Wikipedia, aligning with global trends in knowledge creation and consumption. They will become an expert on the goals and challenges of diverse Wikipedia users, build the product roadmap, define products, write requirements, prototype, develop, and launch products and features. This role involves managing products through their full lifecycle, measuring impact with qualitative and quantitative methods, and articulating long-term vision. The Product Manager will work with cross-functional teams, collaborate with global volunteer community members, and coordinate with other departments like Marketing and Partnerships to expand user engagement. They will also release and iterate on products intentionally to provide incremental value and validate hypotheses.

Skills

Product Management
Roadmap Development
Localization
Internationalization
Translation Tools
Community Engagement
User Experience
Mobile-Friendly Design
Multilingual Product Development

Wikimedia Foundation

Operates Wikipedia and free knowledge projects

About Wikimedia Foundation

The Wikimedia Foundation operates Wikipedia and other free knowledge projects, aiming to create a world where everyone can freely access and share knowledge. It provides a platform for users to read, contribute, and share content, while also supporting the volunteer communities that help maintain these projects. The foundation is funded by donations from individuals and institutions, emphasizing its nonprofit status. Unlike many other organizations, it focuses on making knowledge accessible to all without charge, advocating for policies that support free knowledge initiatives. Its goal is to empower individuals to contribute to and benefit from a collective pool of knowledge.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2003Year Founded
$145.9MTotal Funding
GRANTCompany Stage
Social Impact, EducationIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Remote Work Options

Risks

Reliance on Nvidia's AI tech may affect Wikimedia's data processing autonomy.
DSA audit could reveal vulnerabilities requiring significant resources to address.
Decentralized platforms like Mastodon may divert users from Wikipedia.

Differentiation

Wikimedia Foundation operates the world's largest free online encyclopedia, Wikipedia.
It supports a diverse range of projects like Wiktionary and Wikisource.
The Foundation is a non-profit, relying on global donations for funding.

Upsides

Nvidia's NeMo Retriever tech reduced Wikipedia processing time from 30 days to 3 days.
Holistic AI's audit under the DSA enhances Wikimedia's platform safety and accountability.
Collaboration with Open Foundation West Africa combats misinformation during Ghana's elections.

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